FREDONIA, NY - Acting on tips received in October, Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies arrested Arnold D. Blakely, 77, of Sheridan on Tuesday and charged him with four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. His alleged victim: a four-year-old girl.

According to a statement released by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Blakely posted $60,000 bail (cash and property) and was released. No word on a court date yet.